I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and empowerment. We still have a long way to go, but Islam should not be used as a scapegoat. The obstacles that face women today are more cultural. It's not about the religion.


TIME interview (2007)


I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and...

I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and...

I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and...

I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and...